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To what extent is inclusion in the Web of Science an indicator of journal ‘quality’?
Abstract
The assessment of research based on the journal in which it is published is a widely adopted practice. Some research assessments use the Web of Science (WoS) to identify ‘high quality’ journals, which are assumed to publish excellent research. The authority of WoS on journal quality stems from its selection of journals based on editorial standards and scientific impact criteria. These can be considered as universalistic criteria, meaning that...
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Title
To what extent is inclusion in the Web of Science an indicator of journal ‘quality’?
Published Date
Jan 29, 2018
Journal
Volume
27
Issue
2
Pages
106 - 118
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